2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-Class sensor

1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 218
12 V socket ........................................ 217
4ETS see ETS/4ETS
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 156
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 181
Function/notes ................................ 62
Warning lamp ................................. 197
Accident (notes) ................................ 245
Active light function (display
message) ............................................ 186
Active service system see Service interval display
Air bags
Display message ............................ 179
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 37
Important safety notes ....................36
Knee bag .......................................... 38
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only Canada) ...........46
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only USA) ................41
Pelvis air bag ................................... 40
Safety guidelines ............................. 35
Side impact air bag ..........................39
Window curtain air bag ....................41
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air dehumidification
Activating/deactivating with
cooling ........................................... 120
Air distribution
Setting ........................................... 121
Airflow
Setting ........................................... 122
Air nozzles
see Air vents .................................. 124
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air-recirculation mode
Activating/deactivating .................123
Air vents ............................................. 124
Glove box ....................................... 125
Important safety information .........124
Rear ............................................... 125
Setting the center air vents ...........124
Setting the side air vents ...............124
Alarm system
see ATA
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........65
Ashtray ............................................... 215
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ...................65
Function ........................................... 65
Switching off the alarm ....................65
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 168
AUTO lights see Light sensor
Automatic car wash .......................... 237
Automatic transmission Display message ............................ 192
Driving tips .................................... 136
Emergency running mode ..............139
Kickdown ....................................... 136
Malfunction .................................... 139
Program selector button ................137
Pulling away ................................... 131
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 139
Selector lever ................................ 134
Starting .......................................... 131
Trailer towing ................................. 136
B
Backrest (display message) ............. 193
Bag hook ............................................ 210
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
Battery Charging ........................................ 254
Checking (SmartKey) .......................72
Display message ............................ 188
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Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 72
Jump-starting ................................. 256
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................72
Safety notes .................................. 253
Belt
see Seat belts
Brake fluid
Notes ............................................. 298
Brake fluid level ................................ 236
Brake lamp (display message) ......... 184
Brakes ABS .................................................. 62
BAS .................................................. 62
Brake fluid (notes) .........................298
Display message ............................ 182
Important safety notes ..................145
Maintenance .................................. 146
Parking brake ........................ 143, 147
Warning lamp ................................. 195
Breakdown
see Accident (notes)
see Flat tire
Bulbs
Backup lamp .................................. 112
Brake lamp .................................... 112
High-beam headlamps ...................110
License plate lamp .........................113
Low-beam headlamps ....................110
Overview ........................................ 108
Parking lamps ................................ 111
Rear fog lamp ................................ 112
Replacing ....................................... 112
Standing lamps (front) ...................111
Tail lamp ........................................ 112
Turn signal lamp ............................ 112
Turn signals (front) ......................... 111
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) .........20
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................18
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Care
Carpets .......................................... 242
Car wash ........................................ 237
Display ........................................... 241
Gear or selector lever ....................241
Headlamps ..................................... 240
Notes ............................................. 237
Paint .............................................. 239
Plastic trim .................................... 241
Power washer ................................ 238
Rear view camera .......................... 240
Roof lining ...................................... 242
Seat belt ........................................ 242
Seat covers .................................... 242
Sensors ......................................... 240
Steering wheel ............................... 241
Tail pipes ....................................... 241
Trim strips ..................................... 241
Washing by hand ........................... 238
Wheels ........................................... 238
Windows ........................................ 239
Wiper blades .................................. 239
Wooden trim .................................. 241
Cargo compartment cover ............... 210
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 208
Cargo compartment floor Opening/closing ............................ 212
Stowage well (under) .....................212
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 211
Important safety information .........211
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 209
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 169
Center console ..................................... 29
Central locking Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 173
SmartKey ......................................... 68
Changing bulbs
Headlamps ..................................... 107
Changing gears .................................. 136
Changing the programming SmartKey ......................................... 71
Child-proof locks
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Low-beam headlamps ....................103
Rear fog lamp ................................ 104
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 172
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 172
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........172
Light sensor (display message) ....... 186
Loading guidelines ............................ 206
Locking Automatic ........................................ 76
Emergency locking ........................... 77
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 76
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 173
Low-beam headlamp (display
message) ............................................ 183
Luggage net ....................................... 208
Lumbar support ................................... 94
4-way lumbar support ......................94
M
M+S tires ............................................ 148
Main-beam headlamps (display
message) ............................................ 184
Malfunction message see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 21
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 223
Display message ............................ 177
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 223
Emergency call .............................. 220
Important safety notes ..................219
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............224
MB info call button ........................222
Remote vehicle locking ..................224
Roadside Assistance button ..........221
Self-test ......................................... 219
System .......................................... 219
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............223
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 71
Memory card (on-board computer) . 169
Memory function ............................... 100
Menu (on-board computer) Audio ............................................. 168
DVD ............................................... 169
Navigation ..................................... 167
Overview of menus ........................165
Service ........................................... 170
Settings ......................................... 171
Telephone ...................................... 169
Trip ................................................ 166
Message memory .............................. 175
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 215
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
MP3
Operating (on-board computer) .....169
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display ........................ 164
Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on-board computer . 163
Overview .......................................... 28
N
Navigation On-board computer .......................167
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 49
Resetting after being triggered ........50
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 128
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 45
Operation ......................................... 41
System self-test ............................... 44
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................55
System overview .............................. 34
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Octane number (fuel) ........................ 296
Odometer ........................................... 166
Off-road 4MATIC .......................................... 156
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Audio menu ................................... 168
Convenience submenu ..................173
Display messages ..........................175
Factory settings ............................. 174
Important safety notes ..................162
Instrument cluster submenu ..........171
Lighting submenu .......................... 172
Message memory .......................... 175
Navigation menu ............................ 167
Operating video DVD .....................169
Operation ....................................... 163
Overview of menus ........................165
Service menu ................................. 170
Settings menu ............................... 171
Standard display submenu ............166
Telephone menu ............................ 169
Time/Date submenu .....................171
Trip menu ...................................... 166
Vehicle submenu ........................... 173
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 112
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature
Display ........................................... 163
Overhead control panel
Overview .......................................... 30
Override feature
Rear side windows ...........................60
P
Paint code number ............................ 293
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 239
Panic alarm .......................................... 61
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel Opening/closing .............................. 86
Resetting ......................................... 87
Parking ............................................... 142
Parking aid
PARKTRONIC ................................. 151
Rear view camera .......................... 154
Parking brake .................................... 143
Parking lamp (display message) ...... 185
Parking lock Releasing manually (automatic
transmission) ................................. 139
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ................................. 99
PARKTRONIC
Activating/deactivating .................153
Function/notes ............................. 151
Malfunction .................................... 154
Problem ......................................... 154
Range of the sensors .....................152
Trailer towing ................................. 153
Warning display ............................. 152
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only Canada) ............................. 46
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only USA) ................................... 41
Pedals ................................................. 144
Permanent display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 171
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 241
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 159
Power washers .................................. 238
Power windows see Side windows
Product information ............................ 17
Program selector button .................. 137
Pulling away Automatic transmission .................131
R
Radio Changing stations (on-board
computer) ...................................... 168
see separate operating instructions
Range (on-board computer) ............. 166
Rear compartment Setting the airflow .........................122
Setting the air vents ......................125
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Rear fog lamp (display message) ..... 185
Rear seat backrest Display message ............................ 193
Rear seat backrest (display
message) ............................................ 193
Rear view camera Function/notes ............................. 154
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 240
Rear-view mirror Anti-glare (manual) ..........................97
Dipping (automatic) .........................98
Rear window heating
Malfunction .................................... 123
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Rear window wiper ........................... 114
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 115
Refueling ............................................ 140
Remote control Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 225
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 21
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 189
Warning lamp ................................. 200
Restraint systems
see SRS
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 185
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 18
Roller blind see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 86
Roof carrier ................................ 213, 214
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 242
Route see Route guidance (on-board
computer)
Route guidance (on-board
computer) .......................................... 167S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................55
Child restraint systems ....................56
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 41
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 34
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat backrest (rear)
Folding forwards/back ..................208
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 53
Belt force limiters ............................ 54
center rear-compartment seat .........53
Cleaning ......................................... 242
Correct usage .................................. 51
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 54
Fastening ......................................... 52
Important safety guidelines .............50
Releasing ......................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 35
Special seat belt retractor ...............58
Warning lamp ................................. 196
Warning lamp (function) ................... 54
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ............95
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................92
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 94
Adjusting the head restraint ............93
Adjusting the lumbar support ..........94
Cleaning the cover .........................242
Correct driver's seat position ........... 90
Important safety notes ....................91
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 100
Switching seat heating on/off .........95
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 240
Service indicator see Service interval display
Service interval display .................... 236
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 237
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Vehicle equipment
i This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.
Occupant safety
Overview of occupant safety
In this section you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint systems are:
R Seat belts
R Child restraint systems
R LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors
Additional protection is provided by:
R SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
R NECK-PRO head restraints
R Air bag system components with:
- PASSENGER air bag OFF indicator lamp
- USA only: front passenger seat with
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
- Canada only: front passenger seat with
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system
The different air bag systems work
independently of each other. The protective
functions of the systems work in conjunction
with each other. Not all air bags are deployed
in an accident.
GWarning
Modifications to or work improperly
conducted on restraint system components
or their wiring, as well as tampering with
interconnected electronic systems, can lead
to the restraint systems no longer functioning
as intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), for example, could deploy
inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents
although the deceleration threshold for air
bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore,
never modify the restraint systems. Do not
tamper with electronic components or their
software.
i See "Children in the vehicle"
( Y page 55) for more information on
infants and children traveling with you in
the vehicle and restraints for infants and
children.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction
SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the
event of an accident. It can also reduce the
effect of the forces to which occupants are
subjected during an accident.
SRS consists of:
R the 6 SRS warning lamp
R air bags
R air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
R belt tensioners
R belt force limiters
SRS warning lamps
SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The 6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the 6 SRS warning lamp
is not lit while the engine is running.
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Driver's air bag : deploys in front of the
steering wheel; front-passenger air bag ;
deploys in front of and above the glove box.
They are deployed:
Rin the event of certain frontal impacts
Rif the system determines that air bag
deployment can offer additional protection
to that provided by the seat belt
Rif the seat belt is fastened
Rindependently of other air bags in the
vehicle
If the vehicle overturns, the front air bags are
generally not deployed unless the system
detects high vehicle deceleration in a
longitudinal direction.
Your vehicle has adaptive, two-stage front air
bags. In the event of a collision, the air bag
control unit evaluates the vehicle
deceleration. When the first deployment
threshold is reached, the front air bag is filled
with enough propellant gas to reduce the risk
of injuries. The front air bag is fully deployed
if a second deployment threshold is exceeded
within a few milliseconds.
Vehicles with OCS (USA only): front-
passenger front air bag deployment is also
influenced by the passenger's weight
category as identified by the Occupant
Classification System (OCS) (Y page 41).
Vehicles with OCS (USA only): the lighter the
passenger side occupant, the higher the
vehicle deceleration rate required for second
stage inflation of the front-passenger front air
bag. In the second stage, the front air bags
are inflated with the maximum amount of
propellant gas available.
In impact situations with deceleration or
acceleration values lower than the vehicle
deceleration or acceleration values preset in
the system, the front air bags are not
deployed. You will then be protected by the
seat belt.
! Vehicles with BabySmart™ (Canada only):
do not place any objects which weigh more
than 20 lb (9 kg) on the front-passenger
seat. This could cause the system to
identify the seat as being occupied. In the
event of an accident, the restraint systems
on the front-passenger side are triggered.
Have restraint systems that have been
triggered replaced.
The front-passenger air bag will only deploy
if:
Rthe system, based on the OCS weight
sensor readings, detects that the front-
passenger seat is occupied (USA only).
Rthe 45 indicator lamp in the center
console is not lit, USA: (Y page 41),
Canada: (Y page 46).
Rthe impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold.
Driver's knee bag
GWarning
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 36).
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Driver's knee bag : increases protection for
the driver against the risk of:
R knee injuries
R thigh injuries
R lower leg injuries
Driver's knee bag : inflates beneath the
steering column. If the system determines
that deployment of driver's knee bag : can
offer additional protection to that provided by
the seat belt in the event of a frontal impact,
the system will deploy it together with the
driver's front air bag. Driver's knee bag :
operates best in conjunction with a properly
positioned and fastened seat belt.
Side impact air bagsGWarning
Observe "Important safety notes"
( Y page 36).
GWarning!
The pressure sensors for side impact air bag
control are located in the doors. Do not
modify any components of the doors or door
trim panels including, for example, the
addition of door speakers.
Improper repair work on the doors or the
modification or addition of components to the
doors create a risk of rendering the side
impact air bags inoperative or causing
unintended air bag deployment. Work on the
doors must therefore only be performed by
qualified technicians. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
GWarning
Only use seat covers which have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle model. Using seat covers or other seat
coverings can cause a malfunction of the side
impact air bags and/or the pelvis air bags.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for availability.
When deployed, the side impact air bags offer
additional protection for the thorax of the
vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle
on which the impact occurs. However, they
do not protect the:
R head
R neck
R arms
Side impact air bags : deploy next to the
outer seat cushion.
Side impact air bags : are deployed:
R on the side on which an impact occurs
R at the start of an accident with a high rate
of lateral vehicle deceleration or
acceleration, e.g. in a side impact
R independently of seat belt use
R independently of the front air bags
R independently of the Emergency
Tensioning Devices
If the vehicle overturns, the side impact air
bags are generally not deployed. They are
deployed if the system detects high vehicle
deceleration or acceleration in a lateral
direction and determines that side impact air
bag deployment can offer additional
protection to that provided by the seat belt.
Side air bags : will not deploy in side
impacts with deceleration rates which do not
exceed the system's preset deployment
thresholds for vehicle deceleration or
acceleration. You will then be protected by
the seat belt.
Vehicles with OCS (USA only): if the OCS
detects that the front-passenger seat is not
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